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Books for Bedtime Struggles

484 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

The Magical Night Bed Time Story

Vlad New Book Press

For the child who needs a calming bridge from the busy day to a world of dreams. This story uses imaginative wonder to h

Ages 2–6

Little Spotted Cat

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

For the little one who isn't quite ready for a nap, this soothing story explores the gentle curiosity of a kitten before

Ages 2–5

The House of Boo

J. Patrick Lewis

For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky dare but needs a safe way to explore nighttime jitters and dark corners.

Ages 4–8

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween

Eric Carle

For the little explorer who is curious about the dark but needs a friendly hand. This lift-the-flap journey makes nightt

For the child who uses every imaginative excuse to stay awake. This gentle classic validates nighttime fears while model

Ages 3–7

My Big Boy Bed

Eve Bunting

For the child feeling both proud and a little nervous about leaving their crib behind, this story celebrates the big tra

Ages 2–5

Mothers are Like that

Carol Carrick

For the little one who needs a gentle reminder of a mother's constant care, this soothing story highlights the universal

Ages 2–5

Alfie the Alligator #2

Alfie's Lost Sharkie

Anna Walker

For the child who cannot settle down until their favorite companion is found. A soothing search through the house that v

Ages 2–5

There's a Sea in My Bedroom

Margaret Wild

For the child who feels overwhelmed by the vastness of the ocean or loud waves, this story uses the power of play to tur

Ages 3–7

A Moonbeam Kiss Goodnight

SOPHIA. TALES

For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep, this gentle story uses the magic of the night sky to soothe away t

Ages 2–6

Goodnight, Sleep Tight

DK Publishing

For the infant or toddler who needs a calming sensory experience to transition into sleep. This tactile board book uses

Ages 0–3

Baby Truck Bedtime

J. D. Davis

For the child who loves things that go but struggles to settle down when the day is done. This gentle story helps little

Ages 1–4

Baby's Book of Lullabies and Cradle Songs

Anne Yvonne Gilbert

For parents seeking to soothe a restless baby, these classic lullabies and delicate illustrations create a peaceful sanc

Ages 0–4

A Lot of Otters

Barbara Helen Berger

For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep, this dreamlike journey turns a box of books into a magical sea adv

Ages 2–5

Big Mouse and Little Mouse #1

The Very Noisy Night

Diana Hendry

For the child who hears every creak and rustle at night. This comforting story validates nighttime fears and provides a

Ages 2–5

Who Loves Tadeo

Who Loves Mee Art

For the toddler who needs extra reassurance of their place in the family. This personalized story uses a rhythmic, repet

Ages 1–4

Once Upon a Time, the End

Geoffrey Kloske

For the child who keeps asking for 'just one more story' when you are ready for bed, this hilarious book shows what happ

Ages 4–8

I Don't Want To Sleep

Sigal Adler

For the child who uses every excuse to avoid bedtime, this rhyming tale validates their desire to stay awake while gentl

Ages 3–7

My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness

Georgia Heard

For the child who struggles with big feelings or a busy mind, these soothing poems offer gentle tools to find stillness

Ages 6–10

The Fairy Chronicles #1

Dragonfly and the Web of Dreams

J. H. Sweet

For the child grappling with bad dreams or nighttime anxiety, this magical quest offers a sense of control and a team of

For the child who needs a boost of courage when facing dark spaces or sudden obstacles. Join four dino friends as they n

Ages 4–6

A Long Way Away

Frank Viva

For the child enchanted by the vastness of the world, this wordless adventure follows a journey from the deep sea to the

Ages 3–6

Sleep Tight, Charlie

Michaël Escoffier

For the child who finds every excuse to delay sleep, this silly bunny's nighttime frustrations turn bedtime resistance i

For the child who can't settle down without their special security object. This soothing tale validates the panic of a l

Ages 2–5

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